Why slick teen spy caper Alex Rider isn't just for kids

Host Louise Rugendyke is joined by Green Guide and Guide critic Debi Enker and Spectrum deputy editor Kylie Northover to discuss the teen thriller Alex Rider, they delve into why the 'young adult' genre is so hard to get right and they look back at one of the most angsty high school dramas to ever hit the small screen - Dawson's Creek. The critics also test their wits in a teen TV quiz and, as always, they reveal what they're watching while off duty. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to

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Why slick teen spy caper Alex Rider isn't just for kids is an episode from The Televisionaries by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald.

This episode is 32:56 long.

This episode was published on Aug 4, 2020.

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